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NPS HOME GARDEN
A self-starter kit where people can sustainably grow produce from an indoor garden.
This kit will include a vessel, LED lights, fertilizer, pump and a custom arrangement of pods ranging from herbs, flowers, plants, or veggies. The garden can be controlled and regulated via an app for ease of use. The idea is to promote sustainability and water conservation through a hands-on experience right at the comfort of your home. This is perfect for those living in compact spaces, but do not have the resources to start a garden of their own.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Home Garden reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing people living in urban environments to grow their own food in a way that also promotes water conservation.
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Gardyn, Back to the Roots, Click and Grow
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What sets the NPS Home Garden from similar brands is its aeroponic system which saves up to 95% of water than traditional farming methods as well as utilizing a more compact size to fit in even the smallest of households.
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NPS COMPOST SYSTEM
An in-home composting system to help reduce waste and greenhouse gases.
The NPS Compost System is a bin designed for urban dwellers in mind to promote the practice of diverting waste and producing fertilizer in conjunction with home gardens. It will come in the form of a compact bin with helpful instructions to educate you on the how’s and why’s of composting. This is to get you started on making better choices for you, your community, and your planet.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Compost System underscores our commitment to protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by giving urban households the opportunity to directly reduce their organic waste and diverting it away from landfills.
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Subpod, OXO, SCD Probiotics
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Unlike similar brands, the NPS Compost system is designed for urban household by using a method of called bokashi (a process that converts food waste and other organic matter into soil for added nutrients) in conjunction with the NPS Home Garden. This fully functioning system allows you to produce less waste, and reuse the waste to help fertilize and grow your own herbs and food.
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NPS EXPEDITION: AN ONLINE EXPERIENCE
A online multiplayer adventure game that promotes nature exploration in the comfort of your home.
Looking for ways to exercise your knowledge of the outdoors while having fun? We have the perfect game for you. The objective of the game is to complete your cross-country backpacking trip while performing various tasks with limited resources. Explore different parts of America be it the wilderness or a different city where you’ll learn how to find food, shelter, and supplies. The gaming experience will vary depending on the mode you choose (i.e. Novice, Intermediate, or Expert). The game will be compatible with VR technology for an elevated experience. Players have the option to play in multiplayer mode where they can meet and join other people along the way.
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The NPS Expedition: An Online Experience reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing people a way to explore America’s great outdoors and historical sites.
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A Short Hike, Firewatch, Beyond Blue
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Unlike other multiplayer adventure games, the NPS Expedition: An Online Experience uses the existing world as its map. Players are exploring America’s backyard and its cities right from the comfort of their home. While players will be using their skills and knowledge to the test, the gameplay helps educate players along the way about different the different flora/fauna and historic events. [SE-01] SERVICES
NPS YOUR ADVENTURE APP
An app that encourages people to be active and have fun outdoors.
Always wondering what to do in your spare time, but want to be outside? Haven’t been to places in your city, but always wanted to check it out? Things just got easier for you! The NPS Your Adventure App is a curated experience based on your schedule and your needs. Upon using the app, users will take a questionnaire about their schedule, what activities they like to do, and what they want to get out of using the app. If you have more free time on the weekend, love to hike and want to explore a different part of your city, our app will notify you a list of suggestions for trails and places around it to visit.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Your Adventure App reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing a service that suggests solo or group activities to do outside.
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AllTrails, Strava, The Nudge
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What makes the NPS Your Adventure different from similar apps is its ability to take into account your schedule, your wants and needs. It provides an easier way to see and do things you might not have known about. In addition, it allows you to explore and share these new experiences with family, friends, and strangers.
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NPS FOOTPRINT APP
An app meant for building a community of like-minded people with focus on combating climate change.
The app includes features to track your carbon footprint, connect with people in your area, organize local clean ups, and learn tips and tricks to make small adjustments in your life that will greatly impact the environment. Another feature is using the camera function to help users sort which waste goes into what bin. The intent is to aid users in keeping track of their habits and be accountable through a community.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Footprint App reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by giving people a platform to share experiences, learn how to combat climate change, and track their own carbon footprint.
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Earth Hero, We Recycle, Eco Buddy
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Unlike competitors such as Earth Hero and We Recycle, the NPS Footprint App is an all-in-one platform that functions as a tool to help users make active changes towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Its secondary function is a platform for people to connect with their local community. [SE-03] SERVICES
NPS RESTORATION CLUB
An association of volunteers dedicated to cleaning up America’s wilderness and cities.
From the coast to the forest and everything in between, the NPS Restoration Club focuses on enriching the lives of America through outdoor cleanups. Anyone is welcomed to join! Smaller day projects entails beach and trail clean ups as well as sidewalk and road clean ups. These opportunities are perfect for casual hikers. For those wanting to challenge themselves, larger projects that call for overnight trips include more difficult trails in larger parks and landscapes.
MISSION-FOCUS
NPS Restoration Club reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by repairing, maintaining, and cleaning up wilderness and cities.
SIMILAR TO
The Green Mountain Club, American Hiking Society, Pacific Crest Trail Association
DIFFERENTIATORS
What sets the NPS Restoration Club apart from similar organizations is our commitment to protecting the our natural and urban environments.
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NPS Community Center NPS Footprint App
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NPS COMMUNITY CENTER
A local hub for people to partake in outdoor activities in their neighborhood.
This will take shape in the form of public buildings located within every neighborhood where people can connect and learn about the natural and historical significance of each district through hands-on programs and social activities. Each center will include an indoor and outdoor park for recreational use. The purpose is to enrich the lives of communities by gaining knowledge of the land you live in.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Community Center reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing a space for volunteer programs, events, workshops, and resources catered to supporting the natural, social, cultural, and historical significances of a neighborhood.
SIMILAR TO
Boys & Girls Club, YMCA
DIFFERENTIATORS
Unlike other community centers, the NPS Community Center focuses on preserving the natural and cultural facets of a neighborhood through enjoyable, socially-centered activities. Programs such as a weekly hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, and more help encourage people to explore the outdoors through fun and education. Trips to local museums promote learning of our nation’s history.
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NPS Community Garden NPS Urban Museum NPS Trailblazers NPS Jamboree NPS Restoration Club [EN-02] ENVIRONMENT
NPS URBAN MUSEUM
A museum with exhibits that preserve and share a city’s cultural and historical significance.
Local interactive museums where people can learn and preserve the history of their cities. Through AI and VR technology, people can view what the land originally looked like and how it developed. People can learn about the city’s native flora and fauna as well as the key historic events/changes that occurred.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Urban Museum reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by cultivating an environment where people can actively protect and learn about the historical significance of what makes their city unique and share it with others.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, American Museum of Natural History
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What makes NPS Urban Museum different is that we understand history differs from city to city and what better way to share that with others is through an interactive museum. In addition, the NPS Urban Museum will use AI and VR technology so future generations will be able to experience the history of a city.
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NPS Your Adventure App NPS Community Center
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NPS COMMUNITY GARDEN
A shared garden project where neighborhoods can collaborate on maintaining and producing fruits and vegetables.
The garden will take form as a shared space at every NPS Community Center where participants can grow fresh fruits and vegetables. The finished produce will be shared among the neighborhood or can be used to cook fresh home meals at the center.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Community Garden reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by dedicating an area for communities to engage in physical activity, build on interpersonal skills, and develop green spaces in urban environments.
SIMILAR TO
Soil Science Society of America, Gotham Greens
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What sets the NPS Community Garden apart from other urban gardens is the focus on establishing workshops to help teach and engage people of all ages to participate in the up-keeping their local gardens.
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NPS SKY PLAZA
An area for recreational activity and eco-friendly dining experiences.
An aerial garden and cafe running on clean energy surrounding skyscrapers in the downtown areas. The sky plaza will include spaces of greenery and a cafe that uses locally grown produce and tableware made out of recycled material. Workshops, entertainment, and workout classes will be held at the plaza for public use. Since it is located around skyscrapers, it encourages office workers to take breaks by stepping outside to enjoy nature.
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The NPS Sky Plaza reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing city-goers easy access to a sustainable green space for public use and recreation.
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Salesforce Park, High Line, Little Island
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Unlike Salesforce Park, High Line and Little Island, the NPS Sky Plaza will be located at every major downtown area while running on clean energy. It also promotes communal activities to enrich the lives of every neighborhood. There will be a focus on raising environmental awareness and reducing waste by using products that are reusable and/or biodegradable. Waste stations and volunteers will be present to help with educating on properly disposing waste.
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NPS Your Adventure App
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NPS JAMBOREE
An annual, nationwide social gathering where people can join in on outdoor recreation.
A large annual weekender celebration held at our parks where communities partake in fun outdoor activities. Attendees have the option to play in field games, rent out sports equipment, or even gather around a fire pit for stories and marshmallow roasting. Meals will be made using our locally grown produce from the Community Garden. In addition to our activities, we’ll have a friendly triathlon competition where people who are interested can compete in biking, swimming, and running for a chance to win an all-inclusive NPS Unplugged experience in any park of their choosing.
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The NPS Jamboree reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing a community-focused opportunity to experience outdoor recreation.
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World Scout Jamboree, Street Fairs, Farmers Markets
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Unlike the World Scout Jamboree, street fairs, and farmers markets, the NPS Jamboree is focused on providing the means for everyone to have fun outdoors. Those who enjoy sports can rent out equipment, while those who prefer to just be in nature can connect with like-minded individuals. There’s something for everybody.
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NPS Community Camp NPS Community Centers NPS Unplugged [EV-02] EVENT
NPS GREEN CITY CONFERENCE
An annual weekend-long gathering of activities surrounding the environment.
The underlying theme of the conference will surround the discussion of combating climate change through neighborhood participation. There will be speakers from across the globe as well as fun activities to teach how to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. Attendees will be given biodegradable and/or reusable items to reduce waste.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Green City Conference reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by discussing and providing information to actively combat climate change within our cities and neighborhoods.
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UN Climate Change Conference, Green Power Conference
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What sets the NPS Green City Conference apart from other climate change conferences is the additional focus on the cultural heritage aspect that make up these cities.
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NPS NETWORK
A streaming network that features media produced by the National Park Service.
A streaming service and production company that produces documentaries, docu-series, movies and shows about the natural, cultural, and historical significance of what makes up America. The purpose is to encourage people to see and experience the beauty of America.
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The NPS Netork reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by teaching and sharing the beauty of America’s land and history to the world and why we must protect it.
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The History Channel, National Geographic Channel, Netflix
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Unlike the History Channel and the National Geographic Channel, the NPS Network will puts focus on raising environmental and cultural awareness through community-led media. [ED-02] EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
NPS YOUR WAY OUT
A podcast dedicated to topics of the natural, cultural, and historical significance of America.
A podcast that touch on the topics of nature, culture, and history of America and its cities. In addition, tips about safety and the environment will also be covered. People can share their stories about their experiences from backpacking, cross-country travelling, and adventure sports. It’s a way to inspire listeners to discover what’s out there from wherever they are.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Your Way Out podcast reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing listeners a way to learn about and experience the outdoors and ways to protect it even from the comfort of their home.
SIMILAR TO
America’s National Parks Podcast, Backpacker Radio, MTB Podcast
DIFFERENTIATORS
The NPS Your Way Out Podcast differs from its competitors through it’s additional focus on education of safety/survival, environmental awareness, and how-to’s.
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NPS Network
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[CO-01] CO-BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES
NPS X RIVIAN
A partnership between the National Park Service and electric adventure vehicles.
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NPS COMMUNITY CAMP
An unforgettable experience where people can connect with nature through community.
NPS service vehicles will be swapped for electric ones as a more eco-friendly option. Not only will getting around the parks be easier, it will be better for the environment.
In addition, rentable electric off-road vehicles such as the R1T or R1S to encourage people to travel across the country and partake in outdoor activities without the guilt from causing environmental harm. This co-branding opportunity will give communities access to the outdoors in a sustainable fashion. Living an adventurous lifestyle, as well as a sustainable one, isn’t so easily obtainable especially if you don’t have the right resources; however, through this opportunity, anyone can have the chance to experience adventure without negatively impacting the environment.
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The NPS x Rivian collaboration reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by enabling outdoor adventure sports and exploration through clean energy.
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Hummer EV, Tesla, Lucid
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What makes this co-branding opportunity between NPS and Rivian better than other opportunities is the shared beliefs and values between the two brands to produce a collaboration centered around green exploration. Wanting to camp and be outdoors, but don’t know where to start? Look no further! Opened to new-time campers, join us for guided hikes, mountain biking, trail clean ups, or even our evening bonfires to connect and meet like-minded people. People have the chance to camp in local parks to even parks across the nation. It’s a great opportunity for folks who have never gone camping, but even our seasoned campers can participate through volunteering as camp counselors or tour guides. While having fun, there’s an underlying focus on teaching how to camp in a sustainable fashion that doesn’t negatively impact our environment.
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The NPS Community Camp reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by giving under-resourced communities the opportunity to develop positive and environment-friendly experiences with the outdoors.
SIMILAR TO
Sierra Club, Outdoor Outreach
DIFFERENTIATORS
What sets the NPS Community Camp apart from similar organizations is that there’s a fundamental call to eco-friendly outdoor education. We focus on giving everyone an opportunity to be outdoors, especially those living in urban environments who don’t usually have a chance to camp.
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NPS Community Center
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NPS TRAILBLAZERS
An organization dedicated to teaching people of all ages and backgrounds the importance of eco-friendly exploration.
A voluntary non-profit organization that encourages people across all ages to partake in environmental efforts through hands-on projects, workshops, and experiences. The mission is to promote a connect with nature while also teaching about different cultures (i.e. learn a new language, trips abroad or cross-country, etc.). It also promotes the exploration of other cities and teaches people how to spend time in nature in a way that doesn’t negatively impact the environment.
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The NPS Trailblazers reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by promoting inclusivity of age, race, and gender in outdoor recreation and respect for the environment.
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Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Club
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Unlike the Boy Scouts of America and Girls Scouts, NPS Trailblazers opens the doors of exploration and discovery to people of all demographics. While many of these programs revolve around a younger audience, it is just as important to teach anyone from kids to adults the principles of how to have fun while respecting nature.
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NPS Community Center [EX-03] EXPERIENCES
NPS UNPLUGGED
An opportunity to unplug and unwind through connecting with nature.
This off-the-grid experience entails renting out cabins built in the outdoors or trailers in remote areas. This gives people the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city by co-existing in nature through sustainable living. The site will include equipment for recreational activities such as bikes, kayaks, and more. When arriving on site, visitors are given a journal and are welcome to write to remember their experience.
MISSION-FOCUS
The NPS Unplugged reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing people the chance to experience a full immersion in nature in an eco-friendly way.
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Airstream, ArkShelter, Cabinscape
DIFFERENTIATORS
What sets the NPS Unplugged apart from its competitors is our dedicated focus on providing urban communities to experience the outdoors in a way that lets them enjoy being detached from technology and distractions.
PROTECTING NATURE AND HISTORY, FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THIS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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Photo taken 1ft away. A glimpse of the app’s opening screen. [SE-01] SERVICES
NPS YOUR ADVENTURE APP
An app that encourages people to be active and have fun outdoors.
Always wondering what to do in your spare time, but want to be outside? Haven’t been to places in your city, but always wanted to check it out? Things just got easier for you! The NPS Your Adventure App is a curated experience based on your schedule and your needs. Upon using the app, users will take a questionnaire about their schedule, what activities they like to do, and what they want to get out of using the app. If you have more free time on the weekend, love to hike and want to explore a different part of your city, our app will notify you a list of suggestions for trails and places around it to visit.
What makes the NPS Your Adventure App different from similar apps is its ability to take into account your schedule, wants and needs. It provides an easier way to see and do things you might not have known about. In addition, it allows you to explore and share these new experiences with family, friends, and strangers.
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Photo taken 10ft away showing two friends using the NPS Your Adventure app to find fun activities to do in the city.
The NPS Your Adventure App reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing a service that suggests activities to do outside.
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Photo taken 100ft away showing a group of cyclists biking on the road in a forest.
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NPS RESTORATION CLUB
An association of volunteers dedicated to cleaning up America’s wilderness and cities.
From the coast to the forest and everything in between, the NPS Restoration Club focuses on enriching the lives of everyone through outdoor cleanups. Anyone is welcomed to join! Smaller day projects entails beach and trail clean ups as well as sidewalk and road clean ups. These opportunities are perfect for casual hikers. For those wanting to challenge themselves, larger projects that call for overnight trips include more difficult trails in larger parks and landscapes.
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A photo taken 10ft away of a duo of volunteers having fun while cleaning up a local hiking trail.
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Photo taken 50ft away showing a group of volunteers scouting for trash beyond the trail.
NPS Restoration Club reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by repairing, maintaining, and cleaning up wilderness and cities.
What sets the NPS Restoration Club apart from its competitors is our commitment to protecting the our natural and urban environments.
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A photo taken 5ft away of a man picking up trash along the beach.
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NPS COMMUNITY CENTER
A local hub for people to partake in outdoor activities in their neighborhood.
This will take shape in the form of public buildings located within every neighborhood where people can connect and learn about the natural and historical significance of each district through hands-on programs and social activities. Each center will include an indoor and outdoor park for recreational use. The purpose is to enrich the lives of communities by actively gaining knowledge of the land you live in.
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A photo taken 10ft away of kids learning how to rock climb in the NPS Community Center building.
The NPS Community Center reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing a space for volunteer programs, events, workshops, and resources catered to supporting the natural, social, cultural, and historical significances of a neighborhood.
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Photo taken 100ft away of the NPS Community Center park where people are walking around and exploring the city.
Unlike other community centers, the NPS Community Center focuses on preserving the natural and cultural facets of a neighborhood through enjoyable, socially-centered activities. Programs such as a weekly hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, and more help encourage people to explore the outdoors through fun and education. Trips to local museums promote learning of our nation’s history.
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A photo taken 5ft away of people celebrating after completing a marathon organized by the NPS Community Center.
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NPS COMMUNITY GARDEN
A shared garden project where neighborhoods can collaborate on maintaining and producing fruits and vegetables.
The garden will take form as a shared space at every NPS Community Center where participants can grow fresh fruits and vegetables. The finished produce will be shared among the neighborhood or can be used o cook fresh home meals at the center.
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A photo taken 1ft away of person adding nutrients to the soil.
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An aerial photo taken 100ft away of the NPS Community Garden showcasing the various produce locally grown.
The NPS Community Garden reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by dedicating an area for communities to engage in physical activity, build on interpersonal skills, and develop green spaces in urban environments.
What sets the NPS Community Garden apart from other urban gardens is the focus on establishing workshops to help teach and engage people of all ages to participate in the up-keeping their local gardens.
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A photo taken 10ft away of adults harvesting and tending to the NPS Community Garden.
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NPS COMMUNITY CAMP
An unforgettable experience where people can connect with nature through community.
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A photo taken 1000ft away showing part of the campground where people are welcomed to socialize with other campers. Wanting to camp and be outdoors, but don’t know where to start? Look no further! Opened to new-time campers, join us for guided hikes, mountain biking, trail clean ups, or even our evening bonfires to connect and meet like-minded people. People have the chance to camp in local parks to even parks across the nation. It’s a great opportunity for folks who have never gone camping, but even our seasoned campers can participate through volunteering as camp counselors or tour guides. While having fun, there’s an underlying focus on teaching how to camp in a sustainable fashion that doesn’t negatively impact our environment.
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Photo taken 1ft away of a man assembling a tent.
The NPS Community Camp reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by giving under-resourced communities the opportunity to develop positive and environment-friendly experiences with the outdoors.
What sets the NPS Community Camp from similar organizations is that there’s a fundamental call to eco-friendly outdoor education. We focus on giving everyone an opportunity to be outdoors, especially those living in urban environments who don’t usually have a chance to camp.
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A photo taken 10ft away of a friendly group of campers having fun hiking on a trail.
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A photo taken 1ft away of a family roasting marshmallows at their cabin site. [EX-03] EXPERIENCES
NPS UNPLUGGED
An opportunity to unplug and unwind through connecting with nature.
This off-the-grid experience entails renting out cabins built in the outdoors or trailers in remote areas. This gives people the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city by co-existing in nature through sustainable living. The site will include equipment for recreational activities such as bikes and kayaks. It’s the perfect peaceful getaway for solo travelers, couples, and families big and small. When arriving on site, visitors are given a journal and are welcome to write to remember their experience.
The NPS Unplugged reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing people the chance to experience a full immersion in nature in an eco-friendly way.
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Photo taken 10ft away in front of the NPS Unplugged cabin.
What sets the NPS Unplugged apart from its competitors is our dedicated focus on providing urban communities to experience the outdoors in a way that lets them enjoy being detached from technology and distractions.
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A photo taken 100ft away of a couple and their kids enjoying their time together away from technology and the city.
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NPS HOME GARDEN
A self-starter kit where people can sustainably grow produce from an indoor garden.
This kit will include a vessel, LED lights, fertilizer, pump and a custom arrangement of pods ranging from herbs, flowers, plants, or veggies. The garden can be controlled and regulated via an app for ease of use. The idea is to promote sustainability and water conservation through a hands-on experience right at the comfort of your home. This is perfect for those living in compact spaces, but do not have the resources to start a garden of their own.
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A photo taken 10ft away of the NPS Home Garden system inside an apartment home.
The NPS Home Garden reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by providing people living in urban environments to grow their own food in a way that also promotes water conservation.
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Photo taken 1ft away of a packet of seeds included in the kit which they chose to plant in their outdoor home garden.
What sets the NPS Home Garden from similar brands is its aeroponic system which saves up to 95% of water than traditional farming methods as well as utilizing a more compact size to fit any sized household.
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A photo taken 10ft away of family sharing a meal using the herbs and produce grown from their NPS Home Garden.
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NPS URBAN MUSEUM
A museum with exhibits that preserve and share a city’s cultural and historical significance.
Local interactive museums where people can learn and preserve the history of their cities. Through AI and VR technology, people can view what the land originally looked like and how it developed. People can learn about the city’s native flora and fauna as well as the key historic events or changes that occurred.
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A photo taken 5ft away of a couple checking out the sky dome exhibit.
The NPS Urban Museum reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by cultivating an environment where people can actively protect and learn about the historical significance of what makes their city unique and share it with others.
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Photo taken 1ft away of a guest interacting with our exhibit showing what the city looked like before.
What sets the NPS Urban Museum different from its competitors is that we understand history differs from city to city and what better way to share that with others is through a museum. In addition, the NPS Urban Museum will use AI and VR technology so future generations will be able to experience the history of a city.
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A photo taken 100ft away of our NPS Urban Museum Experts showing a demonstration to our museum guests.
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A photo taken 10ft away of a park attendee packing up her camping gear into the R1T. [CO-01] CO-BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES
NPS X RIVIAN
A partnership between the National Park Service and electric adventure vehicles.
NPS service vehicles will be swapped for electric ones as a more eco-friendly option. Not only will getting around the parks be easier, it will be better for the environment.
In addition, rentable electric off-road vehicles such as the R1T to encourage people to travel across the country and partake in outdoor activities without the guilt from causing environmental harm. This co-branding opportunity will give communities access to the outdoors in a sustainable fashion. Living an adventurous lifestyle, as well as a sustainable one, isn’t so easily obtainable especially if you don’t have the right resources; however, through this opportunity, anyone can have the chance to experience adventure without negatively impacting the environment.
The NPS x Rivian collaboration reinforces our mission of protecting and reintroducing natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy, explore, and discover by enabling outdoor adventure sports and exploration through clean energy.
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Photo taken 100ft away of our rangers driving the Rivian R1T vehicle across the park.
What makes this co-branding opportunity between NPS and Rivian better than other opportunities is the shared beliefs and values between the two brands to produce a collaboration centered around green exploration.
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A photo taken 1ft away excited park attendees ready to embark on their off-road adventure.
This book is part of a student project intended for educational purposes only. It is not meant to represent the original National Park Service.
CONTENT
ConstitutionCenter.org Outdoorproject.com NationalParksTraveler.org NPS.gov NPSHistory.com
IMAGES
Andrew Lin Exploratorium NPS Historic Photo Collection NPSHistory.com NPS Gallery Pexel.com Rivian Unsplash.com
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